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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.64, 330.86 and 129.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.64, 330.86 and 129.36 is: 193.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.64 : 330.86 = 129.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.64/330.86 = 129.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.64x = 330.86 × 129.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.64x = 42,799.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,799.40/220.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.98

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